Wednesday, March 10, 2010

There was enough of the sewn together strips that I played with yesterday for the foundations of two postcards.

Actually, I made this one before I made the larger piece, "Fading Memories II", to see how the paper napkin leaves would work. This is the first time I've incorporated paper in any quilt. It definitely won't be the last. The acrylic medium coating makes the paper strong, pliable and resistant to moisture.

It's difficult to tell that the background for this one is cut from the same hunk as the leaf pieces. Part of it is the overcast hue from the color of the tulle that's layered on top. This one is a bright pink while the other postcard is gold and the bigger piece is a dark brown. Silk flowers and green squiggly yarn decorate this one. The centers of the flowers have hand and machine embroidered centers.

Nellie, just wanted to let you know that I am thrilled to be the new owner of your Memories postcard! It is truly a work of art. I hope you don't mind but I plan to do a blog post tomorrow on my "art collection" which includes this piece. I love your work and am proud to own one of your pieces.